Question 1

The conclusion should not include

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the speakers credentials **

Question 2

To convey ideas through a story, using character, plot, settings, and imagery, use a _______ pattern of arrangement.

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narrative

Question 3

\"A theory is like a set of glasses we put on to look through\" is an example of

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an analogy.

Question 4

Previewing the speech in the introduction

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tells the audience the order in which the main points will be addressed.

Question 5

_________ points in an outline are of roughly equal importance and weight in the speech.

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Coordinate

Question 6

Impromptu means

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improvised and unpracticed.

Question 7

The speech body should follow logically from the introduction, and the conclusion should follow logically from the body.

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true

Question 8

To help your audience follow your speech do all of the following except

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employ rhetorical devices such as repetition and parallelism.

Question 9

The full-sentence speaking outline allows for greater eye contact with the audience.

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false

Question 10

The audience must be able to understand and relate to the speaker\'s language.

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true

Question 11

One key to achieving effective vocal variety is

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enthusiasm.

Question 12

A person delivering a speech who remains steadily positioned in one place behind a podium is known as a(n)

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talking head.

Question 13

A metaphor compares one thing to another, using like or as to do so.

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false

Question 14

Before creating the working outline, organize the main points and subpoints of the speech in a delivery outline.

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true**

Question 15

Forms of expression that make striking comparisons between the unfamiliar and the known, allowing listeners to more quickly grasp meaning, are called

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figures of speech.

Question 16

An effective way of gaining audience attention is to pose a question.

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true

Question 17

Beginning a speech by telling a story can personalize issues and make your topic relevant.

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true

Question 18

In which type of speech does the speaker challenge audience members to use what they have learned in a way that benefits them?

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informative

Question 19

Speech humor should always match the audience, topic, purpose, and

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occasion.

Question 20

with a speaking outline,

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condense full sentences into key words or phrases.

Question 21

Abstract language is specific, tangible, and definite.

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false

Question 22

The speaking outline should

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be written in small print so you can get as much as possible on a page.

Question 23

Most public speeches are delivered extemporaneously.

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true

Question 24

Topics that involve time lines or a series of sequential steps lend themselves to the chronological arrangement pattern.

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true

Question 25

When rehearsing a speech, it is not important for the speaker to time the speech.

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False

Question 26

Enthusiasm is key to achieving vocal variety in a speech.

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true

Question 27

Words, phrases, or sentences that tie the speech ideas together and enable the speaker to move smoothly from one point to the next are called transitions.

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true

Question 28

To demonstrate the nature and significance of a problem and provide justification for a proposed solution, a speaker should use which pattern of arrangement?

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problem-solution

Question 29

A speech describing a series of events in the development of a new idea calls for a spatial pattern of arrangement.

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false

Question 30

When there is great variety in pitch, speaking becomes monotonous.

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false

Question 31

All of the following are examples of transition techniques except

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thesis statements.

Question 32

Which type of delivery falls somewhere between impromptu and memorized?

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extemporaneous

Question 33

The method of speech delivery that offers the most flexibility for the speaker is

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extemporaneous speaking.

Question 34

Pauses make a speech less effective.

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false

Question 35

A speaker should always stand rigid and straight.

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false

Question 36

When making an informative speech about ______, speakers should focus on raising awareness and deepening understanding rather than advocating one position over another.

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issues

Question 37

Generally, the introduction should be brief and no more than _______ percent of the speech body.

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10 to 15

Question 38

A speech organized in a narrative pattern rarely incorporates elements of other patterns.

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false

Question 39

A transition word or phrase is one way to alert the audience that a speech is coming to an end.

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true

Question 40

Research indicates that audiences prefer speeches that contain _______ main points.

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two to seven

Question 41

The conclusion should be about _______ of the length of the entire speech.

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10 %

Question 42

The body of a speech consists of

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main points, supporting points, and transitions.

Question 43

For a successful delivery, practicing a speech is not necessary.

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false

Question 44

Repeating a word or phrase at the beginning of successive phrases, or sentences is called

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anaphora.

Question 45

Figures of speech include similes, metaphors, and analogies.

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true

Question 46

Speech conclusions fulfill which of the following functions?

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alert the audience that the speech is coming to an end

Question 47

To be effective, a speaker should practice a speech at least _______ times in its final form.

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five

Question 48

Facts, statistics, testimonies, and narratives are all examples of

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supporting material.

Question 49

Informative speeches can be organized using only the cause-effect pattern.

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false

Question 50

In an outline, indentation indicates different levels of points.

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true

Question 51

Speeches about ______ address the impact of individuals and groups on society.

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people

Question 52

An informative speech arranged by category is arranged

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topically

Question 53

Audiences find it easiest to remember the

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first and last points made

Question 54

Analogies link the unfamiliar with the familiar.

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true

Question 55

Using a story as a speech introduction

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personalizes issues

Question 56

Listeners may perceive a speaker who slouches as

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Sloppy, weak and unfocused

Question 57

Working outlines contain your ideas in condensed form and are much briefer than speaking outlines.

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false

Question 58

You can prepare your speech for the ear (for hearing and understanding) by

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using familiar words

Question 59

A chronological pattern of arrangement follows the natural sequential order of the main points.

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true

Question 60

Using a narrative pattern of arrangement involves conveying ideas through a story using character, plot, and settings.

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true

Question 61

The rising and falling of vocal pitch across phrases and sentences is termed

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inonation

Question 62

To establish nonverbal immediacy, a speaker should

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have an enthusiastic vocal delivery.

Question 63

\"A theory is like a set of glasses we put on to look through\" is an example of

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analogy

Question 64

A well-organized speech is characterized by

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unity, coherence, and balance.

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